neuroticism
noun
neu·rot·i·cism
nu̇-ˈrä-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
nyu̇-
: a neurotic character, condition, or trait
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The information was used to create psychological profiles of gun owners and assign scores to behavioral traits, such as neuroticism and agreeableness.
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While all relationships experience ups and downs, individuals with high levels of neuroticism are more prone to interpreting those ups and downs in negative and damaging ways.
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Lead is also associated with higher levels of ADHD, less agreeableness and conscientiousness, and higher levels of neuroticism.
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Risk factors such as low self-esteem, relationship problems, past trauma, and personality traits (like perfectionism and neuroticism) can increase your chance of developing body image challenges at some point in your lifetime.
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Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
While all relationships experience ups and downs, individuals with high levels of neuroticism are more prone to interpreting those ups and downs in negative and damaging ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Lead is also associated with higher levels of ADHD, less agreeableness and conscientiousness, and higher levels of neuroticism.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Risk factors such as low self-esteem, relationship problems, past trauma, and personality traits (like perfectionism and neuroticism) can increase your chance of developing body image challenges at some point in your lifetime.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
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neuroticism
noun
neu·rot·i·cism
n(y)u̇-ˈrät-ə-ˌsiz-əm
: a neurotic character, condition, or trait
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